CWorks Performing Arts Classes

Spring class registration is now open!

CharacterWorks offers a variety of musical theater inspired classes in 8-week sessions in fall, winter and spring. Classes are a great way for students to gain valuable theater arts training, develop confidence and make life-long friends.

If you have questions about classes, email Class Director Joy Osborne at joy@cworkstheater.org.

Class Info & Schedule

Each class lasts for 1 hour and 45 minutes per week, runs for 8-weeks for a fall, winter and spring session, and costs $245 per session. All children ages 6-18 (by the last day of class) may register for a class in their age group. In the final week of the class session, classes each perform a 10-minute showcase for family and friends, and other classes in their session. Students enrolled in classes for ages 8-18 are eligible to audition for the one of the session's main stage shows. 

Registration Dates & Times
  • Spring 2024 class registration will open on Wednesday, 1/31 at 12PM noon.
  • NOTE: If you're a new CWorks family, we recommend creating a user account before registration begins, because classes and camps fill quickly and creating an account takes a few minutes.
Class Nights & Locations
Monday classes (5:00 - 6:45pm) - KingsWay Community Church, Midlothian
Tuesday classes (4:30 - 6:15pm and 6:45 - 8:30pm) - Gayton Baptist Church, Short Pump
Thursday classes (4:30 - 6:15pm and 6:45 - 8:30pm) - KingsWay Community Church, Midlothian

Winter Session: Week of December 4, 2023 - Week of February 19, 2024
  • Monday Classes: Dec 4 - Feb 19 (No class on Dec 25, Jan 1, Jan 29, Feb 12)
  • Tuesday Classes: Dec 5 - Feb 20 (No class on Dec 26, Jan 2, Jan 30, Feb 13)
  • Thursday Classes: Dec 7 - Feb 22 (No class on Dec 28, Jan 4, Feb 1, Feb 15)
Spring Session: Week of March 11, 2024 - Week of May 6, 2024 (+ Monday, May 13)
  • Monday Classes: Mar 11 - May 13 (No class on Apr 1, Apr 22)
  • Tuesday Classes: Mar 12 - May 7 (No class on Apr 2)
  • Thursday Classes: Mar 14 - May 9 (No class on Apr 4)

Current Classes:

Class: Age: Chapter: Location: Day: Time: Start: End:
ACADEMY Advanced Acting: Comedy (Part 3) 13-18 Midlothian
(Spring 2024)		 KingsWay Community Church Thu 6:45pm - 8:30pm Mar 14 May 09
ACADEMY Advanced Acting: Musical Theater (Part 3) 15-19 West End
(Spring 2024)		 Gayton Baptist Church Tue 6:45pm - 8:30pm Mar 12 May 07
ACADEMY Jr: Acting (Part 3) 10-14 Midlothian
(Spring 2024)		 KingsWay Community Church Thu 4:30pm - 6:15pm Mar 14 May 09
ACADEMY Jr: Musical Theater (Part 3) 10-14 West End
(Spring 2024)		 Gayton Baptist Church Tue 4:30pm - 6:15pm Mar 12 May 07
ACADEMY: Film (Part 3) 13-18 Midlothian
(Spring 2024)		 KingsWay Community Church Thu 6:45pm - 8:30pm Mar 14 May 09
Broadway Bound: Scenes and Songs 8-11 West End
(Spring 2024)		 Gayton Baptist Church Tue 4:30pm - 6:15pm Mar 12 May 07
Broadway Tap Workshop 12-18 Midlothian
(Spring 2024)		 KingsWay Community Church Thu 6:45pm - 8:30pm Mar 14 May 09
Building a Comedic Character 12-18 Midlothian
(Spring 2024)		 KingsWay Community Church Mon 5:00pm - 6:45pm Mar 11 May 13
Conquering Callbacks 12-14 West End
(Spring 2024)		 Gayton Baptist Church Tue 6:45pm - 8:30pm Mar 12 May 07
Creative Drama 8-11 West End
(Spring 2024)		 Gayton Baptist Church Tue 4:30pm - 6:15pm Mar 12 May 07
DramaWorks: Classic Characters 8-11 Midlothian
(Spring 2024)		 KingsWay Community Church Thu 4:30pm - 6:15pm Mar 14 May 09
DramaWorks: Comedy 12-18 West End
(Spring 2024)		 Gayton Baptist Church Tue 6:45pm - 8:30pm Mar 12 May 07
Mastering Your Role 12-18 Midlothian
(Spring 2024)		 KingsWay Community Church Thu 6:45pm - 8:30pm Mar 14 May 09
Musical Theater Performance: Junie B. Jones 8-11 Midlothian
(Spring 2024)		 KingsWay Community Church Mon 5:00pm - 6:45pm Mar 11 May 13
Musical Theater: Inspired Broadway 12-18 Midlothian
(Spring 2024)		 KingsWay Community Church Thu 6:45pm - 8:30pm Mar 14 May 09
Musical Theater: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Thurs) 8-11 Midlothian
(Spring 2024)		 KingsWay Community Church Thu 4:30pm - 6:15pm Mar 14 May 09
Musical Theater: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Tues) 8-11 West End
(Spring 2024)		 Gayton Baptist Church Tue 4:30pm - 6:15pm Mar 12 May 07
Page to Stage: Narnia 8-11 Midlothian
(Spring 2024)		 KingsWay Community Church Mon 5:00pm - 6:45pm Mar 11 May 13
Sprockets: Disney's Mary Poppins (Mon) 6-7 Midlothian
(Spring 2024)		 KingsWay Community Church Mon 5:00pm - 6:45pm Mar 11 May 13
Sprockets: Disney's Mary Poppins (Tues) 6-7 West End
(Spring 2024)		 Gayton Baptist Church Tue 4:30pm - 6:15pm Mar 12 May 07
The Actor's Process: Monologues and More 14-18 West End
(Spring 2024)		 Gayton Baptist Church Tue 6:45pm - 8:30pm Mar 12 May 07
VoiceWorks: Disney's Moana 8-11 West End
(Spring 2024)		 Gayton Baptist Church Tue 4:30pm - 6:15pm Mar 12 May 07

Academy Classes

*Auditions for the Academy 2023-2024 season have concluded and are now closed. Auditions for the 2024-2025 season will open in June, 2024.* CharacterWorks Academy classes are year-long, application/audition-only classes that offer more focused curriculum and training for those students ready for the next level. Each summer, students have a chance to apply online and gain acceptance before regular class registration opens. Students will meet for three sessions (fall, winter, spring) with an extended full performance at the CharacterWorks Academy Festival in the spring.
Academy Class Information

"I cannot express my gratitude for this experience enough. It has not only helped develop my knowledge of theater and my acting skills, but it has also helped me develop as a person."

CWorks Alumni

Refund Policies

For information about withdrawing from class or about class cancellations, see the document below.
2023-2024 Refund Policies

Health & Safety

CWorks students will be prompted to say they have read this Health Protocol and Assumption of Risk upon registering for a class or camp.
Health & Safety